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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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